A provocative, though somewhat dated, companion piece to this list's Wikipedia thread may be found here: <http://www.edge.org/3rd_culture/lanier06/lanier06_index.html> The basic thrust is that collective wisdom may not be such a good thing. An interesting perspective from someone outside our immediate circle. Best, Greg _____________ Greg Tananbaum gtananbaum@gmail.com (510) 295-7504